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Cheap Flights from San José to Charlotte

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Charlotte that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Charlotte

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San José to Charlotte.
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11:32 am - 8:40 pmSJO-CLT
7h 08m1 stop
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9:02 pm - 11:33 amCLT-SJO
16h 31m1 stop
$251Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 21 - Thu, May 29
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11:32 am - 8:40 pmSJO-CLT
7h 08m1 stop
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9:02 pm - 11:33 amCLT-SJO
16h 31m1 stop
$254Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 21 - Thu, May 29
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11:32 am - 10:02 pmSJO-CLT
8h 30m1 stop
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9:45 pm - 10:27 amCLT-SJO
14h 42m1 stop
$259Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 16 - Wed, May 28
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:32 am - 8:40 pmSJO-CLT
7h 08m1 stop
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6:34 pm - 10:27 amCLT-SJO
17h 53m1 stop
$263Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Fri, Jun 6
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:32 am - 8:40 pmSJO-CLT
7h 08m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 10:27 amCLT-SJO
14h 42m1 stop
$274Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:32 am - 8:40 pmSJO-CLT
7h 08m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:02 pm - 11:33 amCLT-SJO
16h 31m1 stop
$279Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 21 - Thu, May 29
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:28 pm - 10:00 pmSJO-CLT
7h 32m1 stop
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6:17 pm - 11:33 amCLT-SJO
19h 16m1 stop
$280Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 21 - Wed, May 28
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11:32 am - 8:40 pmSJO-CLT
7h 08m1 stop
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8:46 pm - 10:27 amCLT-SJO
15h 41m1 stop
Wed, May 28 - Sat, Jun 7
Southwest Logo
8:50 am - 9:10 pmSJO-CLT
10h 20m2 stops
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8:20 am - 6:55 pmCLT-SJO
12h 35m2 stops
$475Southwest
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Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 29
Southwest Logo
8:50 am - 9:10 pmSJO-CLT
10h 20m2 stops
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7:40 am - 6:55 pmCLT-SJO
13h 15m2 stops
$512Southwest
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Thu, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 30
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Expert advice for your flight from San José to Charlotte

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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SJO

SJO offers free WiFi and 75 self-check-in kiosks. Arrive early as security lines can vary in length.

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CLT

Expect crowded terminals at CLT. Ridesharing services like Uber or Lyft are recommended for quick city access.

Read more about CLTby Ramsey Qubein
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Charlotte flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Charlotte to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Charlotte?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to Charlotte clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Charlotte on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from San José to Charlotte. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Charlotte?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Charlotte, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San José to Charlotte is May, where tickets cost $333 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $621 and $579 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to Charlotte?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Charlotte, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Charlotte, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$160
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San José to Charlotte

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Charlotte based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San José to Charlotte

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Charlotte?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Charlotte was $160 for a one-way ticket and $251 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Charlotte?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Charlotte from San José.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Charlotte?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Charlotte flight route: American Airlines, Delta, Air Canada, Iberia, British Airways, and Alaska Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Charlotte?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Charlotte flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Charlotte?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and Charlotte.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to Charlotte?

    There are nonstop flights from San José to Charlotte on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Charlotte, American Airlines or Spirit Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Charlotte are American Airlines and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of $631 and an overall rating of 7.2, American Airlines is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $361 and an overall rating of 6.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Charlotte?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Charlotte.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Charlotte?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Charlotte from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Charlotte?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Charlotte with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and CLT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Charlotte?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Charlotte from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San José to Charlotte

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $211 or less one-way and $449 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Charlotte?

Find which airlines fly direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

American Airlines

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Direct returns

Charlotte Douglas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

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Sunday

American Airlines

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Top 3 airlines serving from San José to Charlotte

 
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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8696 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
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Our flights got changed from United to Air Canada and our purchased seats did not get transferred so we had to pay for seats twice. I brought it up with Air Canada and they stated I had to go back and chase it with United. The united seats were $21 Canadian each and Air Canada were $56 each so we have paid $77 for each seat. Very unhappy

2.0 MediocreBrant, Apr 2025YHZ - EWR
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Our flights got changed from United to Air Canada and our purchased seats did not get transferred so we had to pay for seats twice. I brought it up with Air Canada and they stated I had to go back and chase it with United. The united seats were $21 Canadian each and Air Canada were $56 each so we have paid $77 for each seat. Very unhappy

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

So far so good but food and entertainment are not available for this flight

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

We missed our flight. The boarding pass had the wrong gate and by the time we received the text from Kayak, our flight was already gone. I’ll never use Kayak again and will go direct to the airlines in the future.

They lost my luggage and it didn’t get delivered until the next day.

3 hours late. Not even water offered on a 2.25 hour flight.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Cabin was roomy enough to easily slide my carry on under the seat in front of me!

Good experience but the snacks are not gluten free, so I cannot eat them.

I didn’t like anything, being platinum pro get you absolutely nowhere and does not increase the customer service treatment whatsoever anymore. My flight was canceled and they put me on a flight eight hours later that would’ve got me back in the middle of the night. They could’ve easily move me up to an hour Prior on an earlier flight. My second flight was unreasonable to take, the third flight was also canceled due to mechanical issues like the first flight. I don’t know what’s going on with American, but they are falling apart, after seven flight changes I finally got home, Unreasonable.

They have lost any customer service care and support. Terrible airline now and been for awhile.

The flight was delayed leaving Miami. When we arrived in Charlotte, we were unable to park at our scheduled gate. We had to wait another 30-45 minutes before we could park at a different gate. All in all, we were delayed by almost two hours arriving in Charlotte.

Everything was great except it became so hot on the plane I couldn’t sleep on my red eye flight. It didn’t really cool down till we started descending.

I mean, it’s Spirit. But it was frustrating to have our flight canceled, get bumped to a later flight, and then Spirit was unwilling to check our bag until 4 hours before our flight… tell us we could not sit in the waiting area’s chairs… and really negative experience getting checked in and dropping the bag.

Not having it be changed after we bought the flight tickets from a direct flight getting in at a reasonable time to a connecting flight red eye of 9 hours, so that we would lose our 35 dollars in nonrefundable insurance would've been great! Our country really does need low-cost carrier options, but this type of "service" ain't it. Fortunately, had a little better success with them flying to and from San Juan PR last month at least.

All was good expecting the seats need a bit of cushion. Besides that I can’t complain.

You get what you pay for, and the flights went smoothly. There’s no reclining chairs, no screens, And there isn’t always wifi, but the plane was clean and staff was friendly and the takeoff/landing were smooth.

The only positive is that the flight made it both ways. Getting charged for every little thing after the cost of the ticket itself is comical, considering how the plane and services are as bottom-tier as possible. The self check-in kiosks are useless. It’s nice to think that you can print your boarding pass, tag your checked bag, and then just drop it off. But no, they still make you go through the line once you finish- what’s the point of the self check-in then? Any questions for the staff seem like the biggest inconvenience and were met with condescending responses. This was my first and now last time ever flying with Spirit. After all the extra costs, subpar plane and staff, I see no value. I’d rather drive the 13 hours than give Spirit another dime.

The flight was fine however what started as a reasonable priced ticket could have become an overpriced ticket with additional charge for carry on as well as checked bag $79 per bag per person each way. Additional charge for choosing one’s seat, additional charge for beverage and snack, we were on what was described as a new plane yet there were no audio/visual on the jet. A bare bones service but not at a bare bones price. Will think twice before flying Spirit again. 😕

Flight was delayed a bit, but that was expected (and updated), so really not bad at all for the price. Could’ve used one less email asking me to upgrade my seat; otherwise no significant complaints

I love Spirit. New aircraft, great cabin service, the airfares are low cost which helps me visit my hospitalized daughter anytime I can without paying a fortune.

Flight was 2hours late they had no crew or the pilot.

I paid for streaming wifi and the connection was poor.

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